I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Bistro @ Klein Constantia, along with a handful of select media, to taste their new Winter Menu. If you are yet to discover this new spot, it is tucked away on Klein Constantia Wine Farm, in the beautiful Constantia Valley. [Read more…]
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Mother’s Day in Franschhoek Top Things To Do
Mother’s Day is all about spoiling one of the most special people in your life. My perfect Mother’s Day would be a day and night away, incorporating all the things I love to do. Who could say no to a wonderfully relaxing Mother’s Day in Franschhoek? [Read more…]
A Delicious Red Lentil and Chicken Curry
This delicious Red Lentil and Chicken Curry is a recipe my daughter, Ally, has been making and the best part is, it is a one-pot-wonder! The recipe was initially introduced to us by my brother and sister-in-law, who live in the UK. We have modified the cooking method to make it even easier to prepare. Most of the time spent is in the prep and stirring, once the ingredients have been combined.
[Read more…]The Constantia Wine Route: Need to Know Facts
When you mention wine tasting in the Cape, many people will automatically think of regions such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We often overlook The Constantia Wine Route, a fantastic wine region, which is on our doorstep. I thought I would share a few Need-To-Know Facts about this wonderful Wine Valley. [Read more…]
Festive Lunch with Laborie Wine
At the end of last year, to kick-start the season of feasting and celebration, I hosted a three-course “festive lunch”, in collaboration with Laborie Wine. The menu I created, centred around the idea of sharing delicious seasonal food, complemented by a fantastic selection of Laborie wines. [Read more…]
Kitchen Essentials Oryx Braai Salt
I am always trying new products in my kitchen, some good, some so-so, and others terrible. The “keepers” take pride of place on my kitchen shelves, thus becoming essentials. This sparked the idea of starting a new series and sharing a few of my finds with you. The first contender in my Kitchen Essentials series is the new Oryx Braai Salt. [Read more…]
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery Franschhoek
Tuk Tuk Microbrewery is a beer lover’s heaven! Located on Main Street Franschhoek, the collaboration between the Leeu Collection and the Cape Brewing Company {CBC} has proved extremely popular. [Read more…]
Ryan’s Kitchen Chefs Selection Menu 2017
Ryan’s Kitchen, in Franschhoek, has always been one of our favourite restaurants in the Valley. It holds lots of special memories, and we have always had such great dining experiences there. When invited back recently, you did not have to ask me twice. In fact, any reason to go to Franschhoek and I am in! Grant and I decided to make the most of it and stay overnight at The Ivy Apartments. [Read more…]